In order to be effectively included within a child care setting it is recognized that some children may require extra support. Supported Child Development (SCD) serves children birth to 12 years of age, (up to age 19 in special circumstances), who require extra support and are, or will be, attending a child care setting.

Some children may be identified as needing support due to a delay or difficulty in some area of development. Other children may demonstrate some need for support that has not been identified. In these situations, Supported Child Development works with families and child care providers to meet the individual needs.

The Supported Child Development Consultant will make visits to the child care setting. Home visits with families, team meetings to address individual needs and a range of other supports are also available through the program.

Families choose a child care setting that best meets their needs and those of their child. Support is then provided to this setting through the Supported Child Development Program. The possible child care settings include:

Preschool
Group Child Care
Family Child Care
Out of School Care
Licensed Not Required Child Care

The Supported Child Development Consultant will work with the family and child care setting to determine how often visits are needed. Visits to child care may range from once every few months to once a month, to once a week. Where children require a greater level of support, extra staffing support to the child care setting will be pursued in conjunction with Consultant support. Supported Child Development Consultants may also visit with families at home, participate in meetings with other professionals or accompany families on appointments. 

Referral form for Reach SCD

Parents wishing to access services for children requiring extra support can contact Sherrie Jamieson at (604) 946-6622, ext. 318 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Read Reach's parenting column the last Friday of every month in the South Delta Leader newspaper. Read February's article Child Care Challenges by Estelle Greb, Consultant with Reach Supported Child Development Program. Go on-line and watch the video.